Responsible gambling
SportsGecko publishes opinions for information and entertainment. Nothing here is a guarantee, financial advice, or an inducement to bet. We take no bets, hold no money, and sell nothing.
If gambling stops being fun
Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (National Council on Problem Gambling), 24/7, free and confidential. Online chat is at ncpgambling.org.
Every regulated sportsbook offers deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in its account settings. State programs (for example New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and others) also run voluntary self-exclusion lists.
Ground rules we stand behind
- You must be 21 or older (18+ in some jurisdictions) and sports betting must be legal where you are. Follow your local laws.
- Decide your unit size from money you can afford to lose entirely, and never chase. Our picks are sized in units for exactly this reason.
- Losing streaks happen to every process, including ours. They are shown on the record, never hidden.
- Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either.
Warning signs include betting more than planned, borrowing to bet, hiding bets from people close to you, and betting to recover losses. If any of these sound familiar, reach out to the helpline above.